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  1. Travel nursing - worth it?

    NurseguyFL replied to anne74's topic in General Nursing

    Is travel nursing worth it? It depends. Many travel positions pay better than most staff jobs. But not every travel position pays a high salary and not all of them come with the same benefits/perks....

  2. Jehovah's Witnesses & Blood Transfusions

    NurseguyFL replied to Jerry1234's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure this thread will die pretty quickly because this topic has been discussed more times than perhaps any other. But, I just want to say that I do not believe that any judge, government official,...

  3. Looking for nurses who work with Meditech, Eclipsys or Cerner

    NurseguyFL replied to supermom2's topic in Nursing Informatics

    This is an old thread, but I still want to add my 2 cents about Meditech. The other posters are right about the Meditech system. Its an ancient DOS-based program thats been around way too long. Think...

  4. Where Is The Worst place to work in Florida?

    NurseguyFL replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Florida Nursing

    I agree. Its really horrible at Northshore. They are definitely in the top 5 of the Worst of the Worst. To the OP, all the time I tell people who say they are moving to Florida to stay away from the...

  5. Any opinions on Broward General Hospital ED?

    NurseguyFL replied to JUBSN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I used to work in that hospital. They have their share of issues, just like any place else. But, it is still one of the best hospitals to work at in the whole south Florida area. I don't know what...

  6. I am canceling my contract after one week

    NurseguyFL replied to lmessajumper's topic in Travel

    Not quite. Really bad things happen to people sometimes. And the OP is right, it isn't cool to assail someone else's character when you don't know the person or all the details of the person's...

  7. Gay Nurses... help!

    NurseguyFL replied to quakerkid's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You say you have no problem with it, but in the same sentence you say it bothers you. As you gain more experience as a nurse, and especially if you live in a large metro area, you are going to...

  8. What else is there?

    NurseguyFL replied to Can't Wait's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree that the OP should leave. Staying on that med surg floor will turn out to be good experience for you if you stick it out for at least 6

  9. Anyone heard of this?? ??SCAM??

    NurseguyFL replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Florida Nursing

    actually, they are a legitimate company. i've heard of them before, but not here in florida. i looked them up under florida's ce broker website and they are listed there as board-certified. the info...

  10. RN I and RN II Question

    NurseguyFL replied to lovemyjobsometimes's topic in Florida Nursing

    Some places where I've worked don't use these classifications because they don't want to encourage the nurses to discuss their salaries. They have it where I work now. The RNI is the new grad, and the...

  11. Dade or Broward nurses please Help!

    NurseguyFL replied to ex1140's topic in Florida Nursing

    Are you already in south Florida? If not, what area are you moving from and what type of nursing are you looking to get into? The answers to these questions are important. If you are moving from...

  12. Do you regret being a nurse

    NurseguyFL replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    I don't regret it, in fact there are times when I really like being a nurse. Its always a good feeling to help somebody through the recovery process and actually see them get well again and leave. I...

  13. "Customer service" and nursing

    NurseguyFL replied to LilPeanut's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey, Tweety, Did John Meyer really say

  14. "Customer service" and nursing

    NurseguyFL replied to LilPeanut's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think you get the picture. It doesn't matter who is on what side of the bed. Priorities are priorities. Going back to warm up a bowl of soup for a stable patient is not a nursing priority when...

  15. Where Is The Worst place to work in Florida?

    NurseguyFL replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Florida Nursing

    Baptist in Miami is a special case because it has a reputation of being a well-run place where management seems to be genuinely more concerned about quality health care than they are about making a...

  16. florida first home buyer

    NurseguyFL replied to nursedandy's topic in Florida Nursing

    i don't know what the situation is now, but a few years ago there used to be a mortgage incentive program in florida for nurses. it was originally offered through the fannie mae mycommunities program,...

  17. Westside Regional Plantation

    NurseguyFL replied to nursing 101's topic in Florida Nursing

    Typical HCA set-up. The guy who recruits for them will lie a lot to get you to take the job. Don't go there! If you're looking for a Broward County area hospital to work in, you're better off going...

  18. "Customer service" and nursing

    NurseguyFL replied to LilPeanut's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with DusktilDawn. 'Customer service' is not about giving good quality nursing care, its about keeping the patients and their families happy ---no matter what. IMO, the way management is now...

  19. Gay Nurses... help!

    NurseguyFL replied to quakerkid's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey Darth, This is not a flame. I just want to say that it was very interesting reading your thoughts on this matter. You know, I think this is really much ado about nothing. I find it interesting...

  20. Dental Assistants Pushing Propofol etc...

    NurseguyFL replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    This one made me cringe. A dental assistant pushing propofol after just one afternoon of arrythmia training! That dentist must be crazy. And what's worse is that they are giving this drug without any...

  21. TPN with insulin

    NurseguyFL replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    Insulin administration varies from place to place. Some hospitals require IV/SQ insulin to have a witness and even a cosigner. Others don't. Even when I am working in hospitals that don't require a...

  22. Nurse Manager is a Bully

    NurseguyFL replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I thought the same thing when I read the OP's post. This is way overkill for a dressing change. Hey Commuter, maybe this manager is secretly in love with you and seriously trying to get your...

  23. "Scabs"

    NurseguyFL replied to lee1's topic in Travel

    Terra, I don't critisize nurses who decide to go 'scabbing' because its their right to do that if they so choose. And you are right, somebody has to take care of the patients. However, I doubt that...

  24. new grads and specialty nursing

    NurseguyFL replied to dedicatedstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see anything wrong with going into a specialty area as a new grad. BUT, the learning curve is steep, and I would recommend it only if the facility is offering additional training such a...

  25. Changing careers

    NurseguyFL replied to tex184's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Aditionally, your military experience is a great asset. All that training in self-discipline, critical thinking, and prioritizing will serve you well as an RN. I think you have the potential to become...